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MTV signs digital music store agreement with Loudeye
MUMBAI: Loudeye which provides business-to-business solutions has announced a new multi-year agreement with MTV whereby MTV will launch two new online music stores in Italy and Spain powered by Loudeye’s OD2 services.
Loudeye currently powers MTV digital music stores in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. Through Loudeye’s OD2 services, MTV will launch custom-branded online music stores that will feature access to high quality legal music downloads. The stores will also feature localised content specific to each country.
MTV Networks Europe senior VP strategy and development graham saxton said, “We are delighted to have renewed our successful partnership with Loudeye’s OD2 services, an affiliate of nearly four years, during which time we have witnessed a period of significant growth in the digital music market. Through our partnership with OD2, and the expanded agreement we are able to ensure MTV is at the forefront of key music markets across Europe.”
MTV Europe claims to be Europe’s largest 24-hour music television network. It reaches more than 119 million households in 48 territories via terrestrial, cable,satellite, digital, and broadband.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
